The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
Held in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) in northeast Thailand.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
“Two years ago, I broke the 1-hour barrier here for the first time.”
Jay chose the 2025 Korat Marathon for a first half marathon, enjoying the cool weather, gentle course, and uncrowded roads. The cheering near finish, makeup area, and quick distribution of bib, finisher medal, and food also made a good impression.
Quoted from the original · translated
เจย์เคยมาทำ Sub1 ครั้งแรกที่นี่สองปีก่อน
Read the original on Lemon8 · Jaylatofit“I started out too fast for the heat and had to slow down.”In the 2024 Korat Marathon's half marathon, this participant lowered the early pace because of heat and humidity and made two toilet stops, but felt better over the final few km. At finish, she was delighted to learn of a 1st-place finish among women aged 60 and over and to meet welcoming fellow award winners.
We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
แรดรันนิ่ง korat · Finisher vlog
This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.
YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Online registration is available through the official website or official partner AHOTU.
Tiered pricing: Loyalty (5/9–6/30), Early Bird (7/1–9/30), Late (10/1–10/8).
Entry fee $25–44 USD.
RACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
| Event | Start | Time limit | Entry fee | Field size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon42.195km | 03:00 | 6h 30m | THB 1,400 | 2,000 |
| Half Marathon21.1km | 04:00 | 4h | THB 1,100 | 4,000 |
| 10K Run10km | 05:00 | 2h 30m | THB 800 | 2,500 |
| 5K Run5km | 05:30 | 1h 30m | THB 700 | 1,500 |
Different point from departure point (point to point)
Finish · Google MapsRunners start · local time — (42.195km, 11/8)
Start line is in front of the Thao Suranaree Monument in central Nakhon Ratchasima.
Course is a point-to-point course, and finish is at Bung Ta Lua Water Park.
The race is held with traffic controlled along the entire route.
Based on full marathon (42.195 km), the total elevation gain is approximately 266 m, while half marathon (21.0975 km) has approximately 143 m.
In addition to full marathon and half marathon, 10 km and 5 km races are also offered.
It is a World Athletics Label-certified event and a Boston Marathon qualifying (BQ) race.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
There's no citywide transit card here — get around by songthaew (shared pickup-truck minibus) paying cash on board, or use the Grab app for straightforward point-to-point rides.
Thao Suranaree Monument, Ratchadamnern Road, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District
No rail/metro in Korat -- reach by taxi/songthaew or the race's own shuttle.
Well-known central landmark, easy to reach by taxi from any hotel.
Staggered gun times: Marathon 03:00, Half Marathon 04:00, 10K 05:00, 5K 05:30 (pre-dawn starts).
Confirmed for 2026-11-08.
Bung Ta Lua Water Park, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District
Point-to-point course -- start and finish are different locations, only reachable by road transport.
100% road closure authorized along the entire route.
Race expo runs Nov 5-7, 2026.
Given the pre-dawn start times, using the official shuttle is strongly advisable for foreign runners.
Songthaew rides within the city typically cost about 10-20 baht, paid in cash directly to the driver;
routes aren't always clearly marked, so confirm the destination before boarding.
Grab works reliably in Korat and is the easiest option if unfamiliar with local routes.
After arrival, take the shuttle to The Mall Korat/Departure Point in front of ณบุ่ง Coffee.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
The race takes place in early November each year.
Typical temperatures in Nakhon Ratchasima at this time are about 31°C during the day and 22°C overnight,
with average monthly rainfall of around 20mm as the region transitions from the wet season to the dry season.
The start is at the Thao Suranari Monument in the city centre.
The entire course, including the finish at Bung Ta Lua Water Park, runs on closed roads.
Nearby attractions include Phimai Historical Park, a Khmer archaeological site,
Khao Yai National Park and Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, all worth considering after the race.
Times are local to Nakhon Ratchasima. Check the latest official information before the race.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.


Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.
The start and finish are 1.9km apart.
Hotel · 2.2km
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View on Booking.comHotel · 2.5km
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View on Booking.comHotel · 2.3km
View on Booking.comHotel · 1.4km
View on Booking.comHotel · 3.0km
View on Booking.comHotel · 2.3km
View on Booking.comHotel · 2.7km
View on Booking.comHotel · 2.3km
View on Booking.comHotel · 3.3km
View on Booking.comHotel · 1.9km
View on Booking.comHotel · 2.5km
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
THB 6,978
View on GetYourGuideCompare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price
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View on KiwitaxiTHB 4,474
View on GetYourGuideTHB 1,568
View on GetYourGuideTHB 8,510
View on GetYourGuideTHB 20,153
View on GetYourGuideTHB 6,276
View on GetYourGuideTHB 7,384
View on GetYourGuideTHB 4,244
View on GetYourGuideTHB 6,258
View on GetYourGuideTHB 903
View on KlookA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
Buffet Restaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.1km
MapRestaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 2.7km
MapRestaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 3.8km
MapNoodle Shop · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.1km
MapFamily Restaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 2.9km
MapThai Restaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 4.5km
MapRestaurant · Nakhon Ratchasima 2.5km
MapThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
Buddhist Temple · Nakhon Ratchasima 3.6km
MapTourist Attraction · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.1km
MapPark · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.2km
MapZoo · Nakhon Ratchasima 13.8km
MapMuseum · Nakhon Ratchasima 14.3km
MapTourist Attraction · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.6km
MapBuddhist Temple · Nakhon Ratchasima 1.3km
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It takes place on Sun, November 8, 2026 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Entry routes: General entry.
Registration is handled on the official website.
(From the 2025 edition)
6 hours and 30 minutes.
Marathon · Half · 10K.
The race starts at 03:00 (42.195km, 11/8).
Monument of Thao Suranaree.
Vung Ta Lua Rama IX Memorial Water Park, Nakhon Ratchasima — Different point from departure point (point to point).
Registration runs from Sat, May 9, 2026 to Thu, October 8, 2026.
You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Nakhon Ratchasima in the STAY section of this page.
There's no citywide transit card here —
get around by songthaew (shared pickup-truck minibus) paying cash on board, or use the Grab app for straightforward point-to-point rides.
(From the 2025 edition)